In a market system, employees and suppliers
A)are usually shielded from risk, but at the cost of not sharing in the profits of the firm.
B)are usually shielded from risk and share in the profits of the firm.
C)are generally subject to as much risk as firm owners but get to share in the profits.
D)bear as much risk as firm owners but don't get to share in the profits.

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Employees and suppliers in a market system are typically shielded from the risks that firm owners face, such as the risk of the business failing. However, because they do not own a part of the company, they usually do not share in the profits beyond their agreed-upon wages or payments for goods and services.

In a Market System, Employees and Suppliers